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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T1 MEAMOT history

T1 MEA is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
95,053 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 MEA was last recorded at 95,053 miles on 11 May 2026, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,906 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,147 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,053 miles
  • 2025 – 92,906 miles
  • 2024 – 90,157 miles
  • 2023 – 87,580 miles
  • 2022 – 85,423 miles
  • 2021 – 80,079 miles
  • 2020 – 78,047 miles
  • 2019 – 74,631 miles
  • 2018 – 64,880 miles
  • 2017 – 54,171 miles
  • 2016 – 47,332 miles
  • 2015 – 39,837 miles
  • 2013 – 35,493 miles
  • 2012 – 25,905 miles
  • 2011 – 20,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,053 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,053 miles (+2,147)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    183256261909
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    654401234030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,903 miles (+2,746)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    321908441321
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass90,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    709139727177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail90,157 miles (+2,577)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    590243107494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    950278357817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,580 miles (+2,157)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    747482749967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass85,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    203417743375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,423 miles (+5,344)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    976499326904
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass80,079 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    166307876585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,047 miles (+3,416)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,047 miles
    Test number
    819097358123
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector lens and reversing lamp lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,631 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,631 miles
    Test number
    483782784360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,524 miles (+9,644)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    639091877831
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,880 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,880 miles
    Test number
    882848985952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,825 miles (+10,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    287268181962
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass54,171 miles (+6,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    955104816168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,332 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,332 miles
    Test number
    937744534080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,837 miles (+4,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    497414625039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    575581783201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail35,493 miles (+9,588)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    335991083294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,905 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,905 miles
    Test number
    276086482403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    318546011452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 MEA

Does T1 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 MEA is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 MEA?
The MOT on T1 MEA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 MEA done?
T1 MEA was recorded at 95,053 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has T1 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 MEA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 MEA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T1 MEA find?
T1 MEA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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